Sightseeing in Bangor - what to see. Complete travel guide

The history of the town started in the 6th century when a monastery was built here. Saint Comgall, who was born in Antrim and was serving as a soldier, was the founder of the monastery. When he decided to start his monastic life, the saint built the first settlement in the territory of modern Bangor. The town quickly became an important place for the whole country as a center of education. In the 8th and 9th centuries, Viking raids became frequent in the region. Despite this fact, many missionaries got their education in the monastery of Bangor.
When getting yourself familiar with Bangor, don’t forget to visit the local abbey. In the Middle Ages, this monastery was famous as the “Light of the World”. Saint Columbanus, who is much respected in Ireland, was supposedly getting his education in this monastery before starting a mission in Europe. Unfortunately, not much is left from the original building nowadays. Dutch sailors almost completely destroyed the building in the 9th century. Three centuries later, St. Malachy tried to restore the monastery, but the abbey couldn’t recover completely.

The McKee Clock is one more important landmark in Bangor. You will find it at the foot of High Street, not far from the main haven. The area around the tower also has an unusual name – the McKee Clock Arena. The name of the clock is not random. In 1915, a local rates collector made the biggest donation to the tower building fund – roughly 200 pounds. The McKee Clock got its name after him. A truly miraculous event happened here during World War II. Nazis dropped a bomb right on the tower. However, much to everyone’s surprise, the clock got almost no damage. Nowadays, this is one of the most popular attractions in the town and a popular meeting place.

If you happen to visit Bangor during the last summer month, you can attend a local charity festival. The event is called the “Open House Festival”. This is a month-long festival packed with interesting activities and events. All funds raised during Open House are then donated to charity. Almost all squares of the town participate in the festival. They become the scenes for interesting concerts and performances during the daytime and at night. Local poets come to read their latest works, and comedians entertain the public with funny shows. Craftsmen come to offer their latest works.

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National and city parks around Bangor
♥ State Park 'Moose Point' , 42.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'Holbrook Island Sanctuary' , 50 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'Lamoine' , 54.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'Lamoine Beach' , 55.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'Lake St. George' , 63.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'Moose Point' , 42.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ State Park 'Holbrook Island Sanctuary' , 50 km from the center. On the map


♥ State Park 'Lamoine' , 54.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ State Park 'Lamoine Beach' , 55.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ State Park 'Lake St. George' , 63.6 km from the center. On the map


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